J Educ Eval Health Prof.  2015;12:54. 10.3352/jeehp.2015.12.54.

Proposal for a Modified Dreyfus and Miller Model with simplified competency level descriptions for performing self-rated surveys

• Park J

• KMID: 2402061
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2015.12.54

Abstract

In competency-based education, it is important to frequently evaluate the degree of competency achieved by establishing and specifying competency levels. To self-appraise one's own competency level, one needs a simple, clear, and accurate description for each competency level. This study aimed at developing competency stages that can be used in surveys and conceptualizing clear and precise competency level descriptions. In this paper, the author intends to conceptualize a simple competency level description through a literature review. The author modified the most widely quoted competency level models-Dreyfus' Five-stage Model and Miller's Pyramid-and classified competency levels into the following: The Modified Dreyfus Model comprises absolute beginner, beginner, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert, while the Modified Miller Model uses the levels of knows little, knows and knows how, exercised does, selected does, experienced does, and intuitive does. The author also provided a simple and clear description of competency levels. The precise description of competency levels developed in this study is expected to be useful in determining one's competency level in surveys.

Keyword

Competency-based education; Intention; Knowledge; Surveys and questionnaires; Korea

MeSH Terms

Competency-Based Education
Intention
Korea

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  Fig. 1. Dreyfus Model vs. Modified Dreyfus Model.a)Novice

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  Fig. 2. Miller Model vs. Modified Miller Model. a)Shows how.

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